'Observation post of General Mangin, 18th July 1918', Villers-Cotterets, Aisne, France delighted John Canton invented a technique

John Canton invented a technique for magnetizing iron bars to produce artificial magnets

Sir William Staines

various edged and hafted weapons along with shields and instruments of torture

showing scaffolding during repairs and St Paul's Cathedral in the background

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'Observation post of General Mangin, 18th July 1918', Villers-Cotterets, Aisne, France delighted John Canton invented a technique'Observation post of General Mangin during the offensive of 18th July 1918', Villers Cotterets, Aisne, France, (1926). General Charles Mangin was commander of the French 10th Army during the Second Battle of the Marne, fought between 15 July and 5 August 1918.